Baker Streetcar Bar

A hamtramck gem. Always a fun time , at  bakers. Good prices, plus rocky is a good guy.a must for Fat Tuesday & after the Labor Day festival.

We were waiting for some friends who were running late so what better way than to go check out a local bar (we were off to Polish Village after).  Now, I was not in the best shape given the previous evening.  But yes, I actually thought this bar was quite fun.  Opening week of the NFL season.  Lions are playing the Rams.  It's a close game. And people are kicking back and drinking some solid beers.  Watching Staffy and Megatron.  This is the type of bar where you can instantly talk to all the people around you.  It's a normal bar.  If the drinks are cheap and it's festive.   Well, that to me, is a great thing.  I was only visiting, but I do go to Michigan every few years. And Hamtramck will be on the itinerary.  And Baker will be as well.

This is a true Hamtramck gem right on the main street of town.  The owner could be Mayor if he wanted (he actually bought the bar from a former city councilman).  Cops like to drink here so you probably are safe - unless you are just too ALL fucked up and are a complete @ss hole.  

Being Polish is fun here - but not required.  The owner organizes great "beer on the bus" outings to Tiger games, college and Lion football games, etc.  I also believe they host a golf outing each year.  They also host charity fundraisers here.  The place is on Joseph Campau Ave. (the city's main street) however, there is a generous free parking lot just behind the place.  Rocky has security cameras plus, as I mentioned, cops hang here - so relax and stay late.  

About 12 years ago Rocky, the owner, bought the building next door to the bar and busted through the wall - so the place is twice as big as it looks from the front and makes a great venue for live entertainment and catered parties.

Just a few steps out the back door there is another fun little bar (with outdoor seating) called 'Whiskey in the Jar'.  That bar is owned by Tom, former Mayor and a current city councilman.  Two great companion bars and you never have to move your cars.  "I'm a poet and don't know-it..."  KEEP YELPING